Her Impact is a narrative podcast hosted by geologist Konstantia Achilleos. Through intimate conversations with women leading in environmental science, the show explores how landscapes, culture, and community shape their work. Rooted in the Mediterranean yet globally relevant, Her Impact blends scientific insight with human stories to highlight the women transforming our relationship with nature. Season 2 expands this vision by exploring geostories from around the world and the women shaping…
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Have you ever been to Ireland—the Ireland where the landscape tells its own story? In this episode, we explore the Burren & Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark with Carol Gleeson, the manager leading its innovative approach to geotourism. Carol shares how geology, culture, and community shape this extraordinary region, how the Geopark supports local people, and why the Burren remains one of…
Have you ever been to Ireland beyond the postcards? Join me for a deep dive into the Burren & Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark with Carol Gleeson. We talk about the region’s unique geology, its cultural heartbeat, and the community‑driven approach that makes the Geopark a global model for sustainable tourism. If you love Ireland, geotourism, or stories where people and place are deeply…
Her Impact enters a new chapter—one shaped by landscapes, heritage, and the powerful connection between people and the Earth. This episode marks the transformation of the podcast into a global journey through geotourism, exploring the stories behind geoparks, national parks, and the communities that protect them. “Her” now refers to the Earth herself: the mountains, coastlines, rivers, and ancient…
Her Impact enters a new chapter—one shaped by landscapes, heritage, and the powerful connection between people and the Earth. This episode marks the transformation of the podcast into a global journey through geotourism, exploring the stories behind geoparks, national parks, and the communities that protect them. “Her” now refers to the Earth herself: the mountains, coastlines, rivers, and ancient…
In this episode of Her Impact, we uncover the remarkable life of Elisabeth Schiemann—a pioneering botanist and geneticist who not only shaped modern plant science but also risked everything to stand up to the Nazi regime.👉 Discover how she revolutionized our understanding of cultivated plants👉 Hear how she challenged injustice with courage and intellect👉 Learn why her story matters now more…
We dive into the extraordinary life of Katsuko Saruhashi, the pioneering geochemist who reshaped ocean science, fought against nuclear fallout, and paved the way for women in STEM.🔬 What You'll Learn:✔ How Katsuko Saruhashi developed Saruhashi’s Table to measure CO₂ in seawater✔ Her groundbreaking research detecting radioactive fallout after nuclear testing✔ The challenges she faced as the first…
Flossie Wong-Staal was a trailblazer in virology, making history as the first scientist to clone HIV and map its genes—groundbreaking research that helped prove HIV causes AIDS. In this episode, we explore her journey from Hong Kong to becoming one of the most-cited female scientists of the 1980s, breaking barriers for women in science along the way.🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:- How…
Join us as we explore the remarkable life and work of Nobel Laureate Elinor Ostrom. In this episode, we dive into her groundbreaking research on community governance and sustainable resource management—a journey that redefined how we approach the "tragedy of the commons." From her humble beginnings in Los Angeles to her rise as a transformative figure in economics and political science, learn how…
In this episode of Her Impact, we uncover the remarkable story of Eunice Newton Foote—a scientist whose 1856 experiment revealed the greenhouse effect decades before mainstream climate science acknowledged it. Despite her groundbreaking discovery, history pushed her contributions aside.We explore her innovative research, her fearless activism in the women's rights movement, and the lessons her…
In this episode of Her Impact, we explore the groundbreaking journey of Valentina Tereshkova—the first woman in space. From humble beginnings in the Soviet Union to orbiting Earth 48 times aboard Vostok 6, her life is a testament to courage, determination, and breaking barriers. Tune in as we uncover every detail of her personal and professional life, her impact on science and politics, and the…
